Local studies collections and collections in museums can be important for telling the stories of an area. As not everything can be collected and preserved questions need to be asked about who and what is not visible? Whose stories and perspectives are we missing out on?
Join State Library of NSW Consultant, Ellen Forsyth for an engaging talk exploring the importance of local studies collections and collections in museums.
Visibility in local collections: who is missing? celebrates this year’s Australian Heritage Festival theme, Unearthed – revealing the past, bringing to light lesser-known histories and stories, and unearthing knowledge.
FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Light refreshments provided.
By booking a ticket you agree to the terms and conditions listed below.
About Ellen Forsyth:
Ellen is a Consultant, Public Library Services at the State Library of New South Wales. Her work involves providing advice to public libraries, reviewing their services and in coordinating statewide working groups for local studies, readers’ advisory and reference and information services. Ellen is interested in how public libraries manage collecting current materials for local studies and has experience with collaborative projects. Ellen has a PhD (local studies collections) from University of Southern Queensland.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- You acknowledge, accept and understand that your participation in the guided walk is at your own risk. You acknowledge, accept and understand that Council shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, harm, cost or expense that you may incur or suffer arising out of your participation in the guided walk, other than for matters of which Council cannot legally exclude.
- Do not attend if you have any flu-like symptoms
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- If you are unable to attend please cancel your tickets as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate in the program.
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